US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60009
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 60009-A MS2
SR 60009-B MS2
Buddy Morrow And His OrchestraNight Train
Vinyl pressings
Night Train
by Buddy Morrow And His Orchestra · 1959
25 pressings3 countriesBig BandJazz
Night Train was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Night Train
16 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 3 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20396
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 20396A MS1 FSide 1, Stamped
MG 20396B MS1 FSide 2, Stamped
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60009
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR-60009-ASide 1 Matrix
SR-60009-BSide 2 Matrix
SR 60009-A FR1 ISide 1 Runout Stamped
SR 60009-B FR1 A2Side 2 Runout Stamped
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60009Mercury SR-60009
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR-60009ASide 1 Matrix
SR-60009BSide 2 Matrix
SR 60009-A M3 AIIIIIIISide 1 Variation 1 Runout Stamped / Etched
SR-60009-A FR1 ⅠA1Side 1 Variation 2 stamped
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60009
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 60009-A MS3
SR 60009-B MS3
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20396Mercury MG-20396
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Laminated Cover - High Fidelity
- Runout / matrix
O MGT 20396A MS1Side 1, Stamped
F MGT 20396B MS1Side 2, Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Canada | Mercury SR 60009First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1959 | Canada | Mercury SR60009First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | Germany | Mercury STR 83 040 / Mercury STR 83040First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Mercury SR 60009First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Mercury MG 20396First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Mercury SR 60009First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Mercury SR 60009 / Mercury SR-60009First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Mercury SR 60009First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Mercury MG 20396 / Mercury MG-20396First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Mercury SR 60009First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Mercury SR 60009First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Mercury MG 20396First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Mercury SR 60009First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Mercury SR 60009First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Mercury SR 60009 / Mercury SR-60009First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Canada | Mercury MG-C 20396LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Germany | Mercury STR 83 040 / Mercury SR 60 009LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Mercury SR-60009LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Mercury SR-60009LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Mercury SR 60009LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury MG 20396 / Mercury MG-20396LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Mercury MG 20396LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Mercury SR 60009 / Mercury SR-60009LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury MG 20396 / Mercury MG-20396LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Mangos2:15
- A2With A Song In My Heart2:15
- A3Midnight March2:05
- A4One Mint Julip3:03
- A5Rib Joint2:21
- A6With The Wind And The Rain In Your Hair2:20
- B1Night Train3:02
- B2Hey Ms. Jones2:31
- B3I'll Close My Eyes2:15
- B4Back Home2:05
- B5Pink Lady4:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Night Train are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Night Train are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1959 and 1970.
When was Night Train first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, Canada, Germany. One of them is Mercury SR 60009.
How do I tell if my copy of Night Train is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SR 60009, MG 20396, SR60009, STR 83 040) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SR 60009-A MS2 and SR 60009-B MS2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Night Train on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.